Irish Setter vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Irish Setter and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Setter
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Setter
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
Not Available
Height
55 – 67 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
24 – 32 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Irish Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Irish Setter
Graceful Irish gundog with a mahogany red, feathered coat needing regular grooming. Medium‑large, athletic and high‑energy, it thrives on daily vigorous exercise and mental work. Affectionate, people‑oriented and playful, it’s good with families but needs consistent, positive training.
About Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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